General Information
The LPN to RN Transition Pathway is designed to provide LPNs with a current unrestricted license in the Commonwealth of Virginia or multi-state license the opportunity to use credit for prior learning and earn the Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing (Plan Code 156, CIP Code 51.3801, and eligibility to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN).
The Transition Pathway consists of pre-requisites and three nursing semesters. Eligible students are granted 12 credits for prior learning and LPN licensure to equal the required 67 credits.
A separate application is required. For more information or to apply to the LPN-RN Nursing program, please contact the Nursing Department at 540-863-2838.
Program Requirements
LPN-RN Transition Program Information Packet
LPN-RN Transition Program Sheet
Accreditation
The Virginia Board of Nursing has granted conditional approval to the Mountain Gateway Community College Associate Degree Nursing Education Program.
Virginia Board of Nursing, Perimeter Center
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233
(804)367-4515
https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Nursing
The associate nursing program at Mountain Gateway Community College, located in Clifton Forge, Virginia, is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404)975-5000
https://www.acenursing.org/
Status: The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate degree nursing program is continuing accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.